Average effective age of retirement for men in Netherlands
Netherlands: Average effective age of retirement for men was 65.2 years in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
65.2 years
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
26th
of 49 countries
All-time high
66.6 years
in 1970
All-time low
59.7 years
in 1990
Years of data
49
1970–2018
Average effective age of retirement for men in Netherlands, 1970–2018
Source: OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in years.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 65.2 years for average effective age of retirement for men in 2018.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average effective age of retirement for men in Netherlands peaked at 66.6 years in 1970 and was at its lowest, 59.7 years, in 1990.
That places Netherlands 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average effective age of retirement for men in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 66.6 years | — |
| 1971 | 66.2 years | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 65.7 years | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 65.2 years | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 64.6 years | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 64.1 years | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 63.8 years | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 63.7 years | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 63.4 years | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 62.9 years | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 63 years | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 62.4 years | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 62 years | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 61.8 years | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 61.6 years | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 60.9 years | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 60.1 years | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 60.1 years | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 60.4 years | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 60.1 years | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 59.7 years | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 60.5 years | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 60.6 years | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 60.4 years | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 60.4 years | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 61.1 years | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 60.2 years | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 61 years | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 61 years | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 61.1 years | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 60.6 years | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 61 years | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 60.5 years | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 60.8 years | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 60.5 years | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 61.2 years | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 60.9 years | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 61.8 years | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 62.9 years | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 63.1 years | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 62.9 years | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 63.6 years | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 63.6 years | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 63.2 years | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 63.2 years | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 63.7 years | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 63.5 years | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 63.8 years | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 65.2 years | +2.2% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 65.2 years is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.9 years, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 65.2 years is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.3 years, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64.62 years | 62.9 years | 66.6 years | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.24 years | 60.1 years | 63 years | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.6 years | 59.7 years | 61.1 years | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.33 years | 60.5 years | 63.1 years | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.63 years | 62.9 years | 65.2 years | 9 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average effective age of retirement for men in Netherlands?
- Average effective age of retirement for men in Netherlands was 65.2 years in 2018, according to OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average effective age of retirement for men recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 66.6 years in 1970.
- What is the lowest average effective age of retirement for men recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.7 years in 1990.
- How does Netherlands rank for average effective age of retirement for men?
- Netherlands ranks 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average effective age of retirement for men rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Average effective age of retirement for men. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates are based on a weighted average of changes in labour force participation rates by age, for workers 40+